Starting the year with a positive 3-2 level, Werribee players have not only made promising starts to their 2024 VFL campaigns, but also in their respective local leagues. Across the Anzac Day weekend, 19 Werribee players took the field across seven leagues. In the first edition of the weekly local player report of 2024, delve into their performances and identify the next in line as injuries prompt potential line-up changes. 

Western Football Netball League:

Michael Selsby – Yarraville Seddon Eagles
Played another strong game for the Eagles, playing a mix of midfield and forward. In a six-point loss to the Point Cook Centrals, Selsby accumulated 32 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 11 clearances as well as 7 marks and 2 goals in a starring role.

Sam Azzi – Yarraville Seddon Eagles
Played his fifth local game to start the season, and third with the Eagles. Stood tall in the backline with 22 disposals, which included 19 kicks.

Ubil Chol – Caroline Springs
It was another rock-solid game defensively for Chol in Caroline Springs comeback win against Parkside. Offensively Chol impressed with 19 disposals and 6 marks, an effort which saw him named in the best players in the win. 

Zac Banch – Point Cook Centrals
New recruit Zac Banch played a strong game in the midfield as the Sharks defeated Yarraville Seddon in a thriller. Banch picked up 30 disposals, with 17 contested possessions and 13 clearances to go with a big goal. 

Geelong Football Netball League:

Flynn Young – Newtown and Chilwell
Played a huge game in a best-on-ground performance in Newtown’s big win over St. Albans. Young kicked 9 goals, took 11 marks, and accumulated 26 disposals. 

Gennaro Bove – Newtown and Chilwell
Played a mixture of midfield and forward. Was clean and used the ball well from his 21 disposals, 6 marks, 4 clearances, four inside 50s plus a goal. 

Charlie Byrne – Newtown and Chilwell
Has capped off a great month of football. Played a strong defensive and offensive game, with 24 disposals, going at 88% efficiency, and 6 marks. 

Olivier Northam – St Joseph’s
Northam filled the stat sheet in St Joseph’s win. He won 33 hitouts in a strong showing. Northam also gathered 12 disposals at a high efficiency, 5 clearances and 7 tackles. 

Kobe Annand – North Shore
Annand won another ruck battle in a loss for North Shore. His around the ground work also impressed with 15 disposals, including 11 contested, 9 clearances and five inside 50s. 

Jake Smith – Geelong West
Jake Smith continued his great start to his Geelong West Giants career. Despite a loss on the weekend, Smith gathered 23 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 9 marks and five inside 50s. 

Connor Thar – Lara
Very strong outing from Connor Thar in Lara’s win. He accumulated 33 disposals with a huge 22 contested possessions, 6 clearances and 5 tackles through the midfield. 

Ovens & Murray Football Netball League:

Hamish Gilmore – Albury Tigers
Hamish Gilmore had a great defensive game in a huge win for Albury. He carried on his strong form to start 2024, shutting down his opponent to three disposals for the game. While gathering 11 disposals, he had a strong spoiling game, with 7 1%’s, and showed good aggression.  

Essendon District Football League: 
Cam McLeod – Aberfeldie
On the wing Cam McLeod played a consistent four quarter game to get the win against his former side. He picked up 17 disposals at 82% efficiency, while taking 4 marks and continued to work hard up and down the wing the entire match. 

Raymond Murphy – Greenvale
Ray Murphy continued to find the footy on the weekend in a win for Greenvale. It was a tough showing from Murphy with 24 disposals, 11 tackles, 5 clearances and a goal. 

Victorian Amateur Football Association:

Harrison Miller – Williamstown CYMS
In a tough day for Williamstown CYMS, Harry Miller showed good forward craft with his limited opportunities. He was able to find the goals and offer forward pressure with tackles inside 50. 

Zayne Galea – Williamstown CYMS
Zayne Galea played a good defensive game in Williamstown CYMS’ loss. Alongside a strong defensive game, he took 8 marks and found the ball 17 times. 

Ballarat Football Netball League:

Joel Cadman – Darley
New recruit Joel Cadman had another strong outing for Darley to start the season. Playing forward he accumulated the footy, gathering 27 disposals and taking 8 marks. 

Jamie Quick – North Ballarat
Jamie Quick continued to find the goals for North Ballarat in their loss on the weekend. He bobbed up for 2 goals to go with his 11 disposals which included 9 contested.

Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

Sign up as a member for 2024 via INTIX here.

Werribee return to Avalon Airport Oval in Round 6 for a clash against Carlton.

Werribee had a tough Anzac Day going down to rivals Williamstown but still boast a healthy 3-2 season record.

Carlton returns to Avalon Airport Oval where they suffered a nail-biting loss in 2023. In front of a fired-up home crowd the Big W kicked the final three goals in time-on to record a 6-point comeback victory.

The Round 6 fixture is scheduled for Saturday May 4^th giving Werribee a 9-day break to freshen up after the Anzac Day game. For the Tigers fans this will be another chance to see their team play live at Avalon Airport Oval then a three-week break until they face North Melbourne in Round 9 on May 26th. 

GAME DAY DETAILS
Gates open from 12:30pm. 2024 members have free entry. If you are a 2024 member who is yet to receive your membership card, officials will be on hand to assist. Entry for non-members is $10 for adults and concession $5. Kids under 16 are free.

Pre-purchase your tickets to the game via this link. 

MATCH DETAILS – ROUND 6
Werribee vs Carlton
Saturday, May 4, 2:05pm
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee

Round 6 Match Centre.

Watch the match live at afl.com.au

Werribee faced arch rival Williamstown in an Anzac Day clash in challenging conditions at DSV Stadium.

After a tight tussle early Williamstown enjoyed a 52-point victory 15.11.101 to Werribee's 7.7.49.

Angus Hicks continued his good form kicking the first goal of the ANZAC Day clash. Corey Preston, playing against his former side, kicked a running goal from 50 metres and Werribee went into quarter time trailing by three points.

However kicking with the wind in the second quarter Williamstown dominated with twelve goals to one.  Jack Riding stemming the flow just before half-time. Williamstown took a 53-point lead into the main break.

The third quarter was a highly contested battle with Jack Riding’s second major of the afternoon the solitary goal.

Angus Hicks kicked his second snapping goal of the match to kick off the last quarter. His 18 disposals and 6 clearances an effort which saw him named the Totally Workwear Player of the Round. In the late stages of the match Hudson Garoni continued his streak of kicking a goal in every match of the season, and Emmanual Ajang hit the scoreboard for the first time in 2024.

In Nick Coughlan’s absence Dom Brew stood up as captain with 25 disposals and 13 tackles. Jack Riding’s two goals went with 17 disposals, eight tackles and five marks, in what was his best game of the 2024 season thus far.

Werribee, after a strong start to the season, still boast a healthy 3-2 record going into Carlton at home next round. 

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 2.4 3.4 4.6 7.7 (49)
Williamstown: 3.1 12.3 12.6 15.11 (101) 

GOALS:
Werribee: A. Hicks (2), J. Riding (2), E. Ajang, H. Garoni, C. Preston

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Arch rivals Werribee and Williamstown will face off in an Anzac Day clash.

Werribee will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of 2024 when they face the Seagulls in the prime-time clash at DSV Stadium.  

The western rivals, both sitting in the top four, have followed similar paths in 2024 with both suffering their first defeat last round. The Tigers narrowly fell short to GWS and Williamstown went down to the Bulldogs by 43 points.

The match will be streamed, live and free, on afl.com.au and the AFL Live Official App for Werribee fans at home, with the first bounce at 1:05PM AEDT.
 

MATCH DETAILS – ROUND 5
Williamstown vs Werribee
Thursday, April 25, 1:05pm
DSV Stadium, Williamstown 

Round 5 Match Centre
Watch live at afl.com.au

Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

Sign up as a member for 2024 via INTIX here.